Senior Solution Engineer - Security | Microsoft Careers

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$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Closes
Oct 17, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Solution Engineer - Security | Microsoft Careers

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As a Senior Solution Engineer Security at Microsoft’s leading-edge team, you will engage directly with customers to enhance their security posture by co-designing secure, scalable architectures and leveraging AI to modernize applications. You will maintain expertise in cloud security solutions such as Microsoft M365 Defender and Sentinel while developing tailored strategies for extended detection and response (XDR), zero trust, and cloud security. This role requires deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructures and industry standards, along with experience in pre-sales or consulting roles. Ideal candidates possess a Master’s degree plus three years of relevant experience or equivalent professional background, equipped to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges and drive innovation within the world's largest security company.

Skills

Microsoft M365 Defender Defender for Cloud Sentinel Azure CI/CD XDR Zero Trust Cloud Security Python JavaScript PowerShell SQL Terraform Kubernetes Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Build trusted relationships to co-design secure, scalable architectures with developers and platform leads.
  • Maintain expertise in cloud security solutions like Microsoft M365 Defender, Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Develop strategies to enhance clients' security posture and tailor Microsoft’s messaging to their needs.
  • Shape technical win plans and differentiate compete strategies for assigned customers in extended detection and response (XDR).
  • Enhance team capabilities in zero trust architecture and cloud security solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in CS/IT or equivalent 3+ years of technical pre-sales experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT or equivalent 4+ years of technical consulting experience.
  • 8+ years of technical pre-sales, consulting, or technology delivery experience.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security architectures and Microsoft M365 Defender.
  • 6+ years experience with cloud/hybrid/on-premises infrastructures and architecture designs.
  • Develop strategies to improve clients' security posture and tailor Microsoft messaging.

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